Chevrolet 1996 Tahoe Owner's Manual page 78

I f you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle
will be free to roll
--
even if your shift lever
is in PARK (P)
--
if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is in
a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel
high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L)
--
not in
NEUTRAL (N). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in
the Index. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing
a Trailer" in the Index.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.
NOTICE:
Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is
moving forward could damage your transmission.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see
"Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn't
connect with the wheels. To restart when you're
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
, - \ CAUTION:
A
Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while
your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is
dangerous. Unless your foot'is firmly on the
brake pedal, your vehicle could move very
rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or
objects. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing.
NOTICE:
Damage to your transmission caused by shifting
out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the
engine racing isn't covered by your warranty.
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